All articles tagged with #scheduling conflict
Ryan Seacrest revealed he RSVP’d yes to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Madison Square Garden wedding but canceled when Disney booked him for a Fourth of July special, saying he couldn’t do both and noting he was excited about the invite and had discussed the 'event' with Swift.
Emma Mackey has exited Nancy Meyers’ untitled Warner Bros. comedy due to a scheduling conflict, leaving a star-studded cast previously including Penélope Cruz, Kieran Culkin, Jude Law and Owen Wilson; the film—Meyers’ first feature since The Intern—was once in development at Netflix before budget concerns shelved that version, and it remains slated for a December 25, 2027 release.
Grammy-winning opera star Renee Fleming has pulled out of May performances with the Kennedy Center’s National Symphony Orchestra due to a scheduling conflict, with a replacement soloist and repertoire to be announced later; the move comes amid ongoing backlash over the center’s governance and renaming following its takeover by President Trump.
Halle Berry has exited the Hulu legal drama series "All's Fair" due to a scheduling conflict, just a week after her involvement was announced. The series, created by Ryan Murphy, will focus on an all-female law firm in Los Angeles and still stars Glenn Close and Kim Kardashian. Berry's upcoming projects include the Netflix film "The Union" and the Lionsgate horror film "Never Let Go."
The expanded college football playoffs, now featuring 12 teams, will create scheduling conflicts with NFL games, starting with overlapping games on December 21.
President Biden may face challenges getting on the Ohio ballot for the general election due to a scheduling conflict with the Democratic National Convention. The Ohio Secretary of State's office has raised concerns about the deadline for certifying the party's presidential nominee conflicting with the timing of the convention, potentially jeopardizing Biden's ability to be on the ballot in Ohio. Legal counsel has suggested solutions, urging swift action to ensure compliance with Ohio's law, as the Democratic Party typically appears on the ballot in all 50 states.
Saoirse Ronan revealed that she was set to appear in the Barbie movie as a character called Weird Barbie, alongside Kate McKinnon, but had to exit due to a scheduling conflict. She expressed interest in revisiting her character from Greta Gerwig's film "Lady Bird" and discussed her new film "Outrun" at the Sundance Film Festival, where she plays a recovering alcoholic returning to her family's sheep farm in Scotland.
Taylor Swift reportedly turned down an offer to perform at King Charles III's coronation earlier this year, along with other big names such as Adele, Elton John, Robbie Williams, Harry Styles, and the Spice Girls. While the reasons for their refusals were not explicitly stated, it is believed that scheduling conflicts and concerns about aligning their brand with the monarchy's recent scandals played a role. Despite the initial difficulty, the celebration went on with performances from Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, Andrea Bocelli, Nicole Scherzinger, and Take That. Swift will have another opportunity to perform for the royal family when she brings her Eras Tour to the UK in June 2024.
Jenna Ortega is leaving the cast of "Scream VII" due to a reported scheduling conflict with her commitment to film the second season of Netflix's "Wednesday" in Ireland. This comes after her co-star Melissa Barrera was reportedly dropped from the project by Spyglass. Ortega received critical acclaim for her role as Wednesday in the comedy series, earning Emmy and Golden Globe nominations.
Georgia's national championship football team has declined an invitation to visit the White House on June 12 for "College Athlete Day" due to a scheduling conflict. The team did not provide specifics of the conflict but expressed appreciation for the invitation and looks forward to other opportunities for Georgia teams moving forward. Some professional championship teams have made White House visits during the Biden administration, and this year's NCAA men's and women's championship basketball teams from UConn and LSU are scheduled to visit on May 26.
There is a potential scheduling conflict at FedExForum in Memphis as the Grizzlies-Lakers series may go to a fifth game on the same night that Lizzo is scheduled to perform at the arena. The team and arena are aware of the issue and are expected to provide an update soon. The best-case scenario is a Grizzlies 4-game sweep of the Lakers.